2019-09-12 Special Meeting Agenda - Item 1 - Attachment 3 - Proposed changes to draft New Noosa Plan - significant changes for re-notification

 Noosa Shire Planning Scheme
 Part 6 Zones
 6.3 Residential zones category
 6.3.3 High Density Residential Zone Code

     Application
     This code applies to:­
     (a)   assessable development on land within the High density residential zone as identified on the zoning maps contained within
           Schedule 2 (Mapping); and
     (b)   acceptable development subject to requirements and identified as requiring assessment against the High density residential
           zone code by the tables of assessment in Part 5 (Tables of assessment).

     Purpose and overall outcomes
     (1)   The purpose of the High density residential zone is to provide for:
           (a)    high density multiple dwellings; and
           (b)    community uses, and small­scale services, facilities and infrastructure, to support local residents.

     (2)   The overall outcomes sought for the High density residential zone are as follows:
           (a)    High density residential neighbourhoods are predominantly home to permanent residents.
           (b)    The character of high density residential neighbourhoods varies due to factors such as proximity to beaches, the Noosa
                  River, centres, topography, availability of views, the established vegetated character, the age of development and open
                  space provision.
           (c)    The distinct look and feel of existing residential neighbourhoods i s retained, and development makes a positive
                  contribution to the streetscape by maintaining the predominant character of the area and providing well designed
                  buildings and landscaping.
           (d)    New uses are located, designed and managed to be compatible with surrounding uses.
           (e)    The intrusion of incompatible uses, or uses which are more appropriately accommodated in other zones is avoided to
                  protect land for higher density attached housing.
           (f)    Multiple dwellings of various sizes and some communal housing models, to the exclusion of dual occupancy and
                  dwelling houses, are provided to meet the needs of different households.
           (g)    Development caters for both the current and projected demographic, economic and social profile of the area, including
                  one and two­person households, households on low to moderate incomes and residents with reduced mobility.
           (h)    Small multiple dwellings are integrated within the high density residential built form to increase housing choice.
           (i)    Home­based businesses allow residents to operate discreet businesses which are compatible with high density living
                  and the residential character and amenity of the surrounding area.
           (j)    Short­term visitor accommodation is predominately provided through well­established resorts and holiday units.
           (k)    Development maintains a high level of residential amenity having regard to traffic, noise, dust, odour, lighting and other
                  locally specific impacts.
           (l)    Development provides for an efficient pattern of land use and infrastructure that creates walkable and legible residential
                  neighbourhoods that integrate with active transport networks and are well connected to activity centres, employment
                  nodes, open space and recreational areas, community facilities and educational opportunities.
           (m)    Development is supported by appropriate infrastructure and essential services and does not adversely impact on the
                  continued operation, viability and maintenance of existing infrastructure or compromise future provision of planned
                  infrastructure.
           (n)    Development responds to land constraints including topography, bushfire and flood.
           (o)    Natural features such as creeks, gullies, waterways, wetlands, vegetation and bushland are retained and protected
                  from the impacts of development and any unavoidable impacts are minimised through location, design, operation and
                  management requirements.
           (p)    Native vegetation between buildings and in the public realm enhances the amenity and supports local wildlife.


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